# Camp Metalhead

Two-week teen welding camp at Providence nonprofit The Steel Yard: ages 14-18 learn MIG welding, torch cutting, and metal fabrication from professional artists. Sliding-scale tuition with full scholarships.

## Key facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Organization | The Steel Yard |
| Category | arts |
| Cost | Not listed |
| Deadline | Rolling / check official site |
| Eligibility | Grades 9–12 |
| Format | In person |
| Location | Providence, RI |
| Time commitment | ~28 hours/week |
| Apply | https://www.thesteelyard.org/summer-camp-application/ |

## About this program

# Camp Metalhead

Camp Metalhead is The Steel Yard's flagship teen summer camp, held at the nonprofit's historic industrial campus in Providence, Rhode Island. Over two weeks, teens learn creative metal fabrication from professional artists and experienced makers - running weekday sessions from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm - and leave with personal steel projects they designed and built themselves. The 2026 session ran July 13-24, and sister camps (ceramics-focused Camp Mudhead and jewelry-and-welding Camp Sparkle) round out the summer lineup.

## What You'll Do

- Learn to use the MIG welder, oxygen-acetylene torch, metal saws, and grinders to heat, cut, join, bend, and polish steel
- Develop ideas into finished metalwork with coaching on design and critical thinking
- Work in a professional studio with all materials and safety equipment provided
- Take home the personal projects you fabricate

## Who Should Apply

Teens ages 14-18 - no previous experience necessary. It suits students curious about welding as an art form or a future trade career. Enrollment runs through the camp application on The Steel Yard's site; the true cost is roughly $1,000 per student, but families choose sliding-scale price points from $200 to $500 and full scholarships are offered, with enrollment decisions never based on ability to pay.

## Outcomes

Campers finish with genuine fabrication skills on professional equipment, a portfolio of finished metal pieces, and exposure to career paths in welding, sculpture, and the industrial arts.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is eligible for Camp Metalhead?

Camp Metalhead is open to high school students in grades 9–12. Some programs have additional requirements (GPA, coursework, essays, or recommendations) — the full criteria are on the official site.

### Is Camp Metalhead online or in person?

Camp Metalhead is an in-person program based in Providence, RI. Expect a time commitment of roughly 28 hours per week.

### How do I apply to Camp Metalhead?

Apply directly through The Steel Yard's official website. ExtracurricularHub links to the official application — we list and verify programs but don't process applications.

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Last updated: 2026-07-28.
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